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The cars we supply are prepared to the very highest standards. When you visit our showroom we are able to log on to the Motability website and using our customer friendly dual screen, show full details including pictures and service history.

Each car is carefully inspected inside and out by experienced staff to ensure they are supplied in as perfect condition as possible. Here our customers are able to order the model and colour they want with an anticipated delivery time of 21 days.

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Welcome Hi everyone, I can’t believe it’s November again, the year has just flown by. This time last year the roof was about to be removed from my kitchen in order to fix a number of damaging leaks. It’s not the best time of year to expose a kitchen to the elements but it couldn’t be helped. I think I speak for everyone involved when I say there was a considerable amount of trepidation, it wasn’t a straight forward job, in fact I’ll be telling you all about it in a future edition.

As it turned out it was an unusually mild November, I’m pleased to say, but we were also in the extremely capable hands of Hamlet Buildings, who did a fantastic job for us. Now, one year on, I have a wonderfully warm, dry and bright kitchen that is a joy to spend time in. In fact I spend a great deal of time in it, especially at deadline time when I’m working all the hours available, and raiding the cupboards for comfort food, just to help me through (I’ve just polished off a syrup pudding with custard!).

I hope you are all prepared for the winter months, they are fast approaching. For example firewood ordered, chimneys swept, central heating boiler checked, garden cut back, and so on. There’s plenty of help within these pages should you need it. Before we know it the run up to Christmas will be upon us again!

Until next time, have a great month!

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“Absolutely brilliant!”

Fraser Christie lives in Ashford in Kent, an area renowned for its extremely hard water His parents are both Scottish and live in Edinburgh where the water is naturally soft, so the hard water of Kent was not something he was used to.

“I was born in the UK, and after 40 years in the United States moved back here around three years ago,” says Fraser. “Firstly living in London, and then moving here to Ashford in Kent largely for the high speed rail connection to London.” Fraser works as an information technology (IT) contractor with most of his work in London.

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When not working, Fraser enjoys playing golf, sailing, scuba diving, and travelling: “Scuba diving means you see lots of the world and I particularly enjoy ocean diving.”

Compact and versatile His decision to buy a water softener was a very easy one, as in America they come as standard in most houses. So, having lived for many years with soft water, when Fraser moved to London and experienced hard water and all the problems it brings, including excessive limescale build-up, he knew a water softener was a must-have.

“My house in Ashford is brand new,” explains Fraser. “So purchasing a water softener was high on my to-do list along with furniture and paint!”

While the decision to buy one was easy, which one to choose was less so. After conducting some research, Fraser chose Harvey Water Softeners because it ticked several essential boxes: cost, size, no power needed, low maintenance, easy to use.

Says Fraser: “What sold me on a Harvey Water Softener was its reasonable price, the fact it didn’t require any power which would complicate the installation process, and it was nice and compact so

I knew it would fit under the sink. In the States, the water softeners are much larger and therefore in the garage, whereas here in the UK they are in the kitchen so need to be smaller. Being compact was a very big sell for me.”

Limescale-free As Fraser was already familiar with living in a soft water home, he has enjoyed all the benefits he knew it would bring.

He says: “No build-up of limescale in my new home is great for the plumbing, appliances, and especially the shower. It’s so much nicer showering with soft water as your skin doesn’t dry out as much. My skin isn’t as dry now as it was in London.”

Highly recommend Fraser is very happy to recommend Harvey Water Softeners, and believes it’s something every hard water home should have.

He adds: “It’s absolutely brilliant! The whole process was very easy. The installation was quick – in, out, and done in a couple of hours – and it now does what it’s supposed to do. For homes in traditionally hard water areas, it’s a must-have.”

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Autumn Planning and Planting

by Pippa Greenwood There is no doubt that the main growing season is over for the year and autumn is now very much with us, which makes it a perfect time to review exactly how your garden looks at this time of year and to do some planning and planting too.

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If you haven’t chosen the contents of your beds and borders carefully then everything could well be looking a bit glum, so why not make sure that for years to come you have many rich autumnal shades of orange, red, yellow and gold to brighten things up? There are numerous trees, shrubs and climbers which have brilliant autumn colour and the advantage of these plants is that they will, of course, perform reliably year in and year out.

Autumn is also a perfect time to plant trees and shrubs as the soil should still be relatively warm and yet also considerably more moist than it was during the summer months. It is also a perfect time to go shopping for plants which you want to be able to enjoy at this time of year. This will give you a chance to see the plants ‘in the flesh’ and find out which individual tints and hues you find the most attractive, as there is considerable variation - not only

from clone to clone, but also from plant to plant. Looking at them now means that you can see them in their true colours and choose those which suit you best.

Make sure that you check the growing requirements of the trees and shrubs you choose carefully and ensure that you can supply them with exactly what they need, as soil and site conditions can hugely influence autumn colour. For instance, one of my real favourites (which is admittedly often rather too large for a small garden) is the sweet gum or Liquidambar.

This is unlikely to produce the striking colour for which it is so renowned if it is planted in a relatively shallow soil over chalk. Wherever possible, you should try to choose a relatively sheltered site for plants grown for autumn colour and, if your garden is inclined to be rather windy, you should always try to avoid the most windswept areas as strong winds will rapidly knock the leaves from the shrub or tree just when the plant has come into the best of its autumnal shades, meaning that the display is far shorter.

The ultimate choice of plants will obviously be largely

determined by the conditions you have to offer and also the size of your garden, and so a trip down to your favourite local garden centre or nursery is bound to fill you full of ideas.

In the meantime, here are a few of my personal favourites.

If you have a need for a climber then the Japanese crimson glory vine (Vitis coignetiae) is a fabulous ornamental vine which has the potential to grow up to a height of 90 feet, so can be used to train over trees or large buildings. Its delightfully toothed leaves turn a range of purple, crimson and reddishorange colours in autumn. Some of the viburnums, including Viburnum dentatum, also have lovely autumn colours and if you like bright yellow autumn foliage then the witch hazels (Hamamelis and Fothergilla) are some of my favourites, although both of these do prefer to be grown in an acid soil.

The numerous maples, in particular the Japanese maples, are one of the best trees I know for bringing vibrant colours into your garden during the autumn months. Another good thing about many of the maples - again, in particular the Japanese types - is that

they are either relatively small trees or very slow growing, and so can be grown in most gardens or, failing this, even in large containers. There are lots of different types of Acer palmatum which bring lovely colour, including Acer palmatum ‘Lutesens’, which turns a rich yellowish gold, ‘Crimson Queen’, ‘Trompenburg’, ‘Garnet’ and ‘Seiryu’, ‘Osakazuki’, ‘Orange Dream’, ‘Heptalobum’ and Acer palmatum ‘dissectum’ and Acer palmatum ‘dissectum atropurpureum’, and also the beautifully finely divided leaves of Acer palmatum ‘Beni-Shidare’.

thoroughly watered and teased out, before being placed in a well prepared planting hole.

Plant at the correct depth, so that the shrub or tree is buried to exactly the same depth as it was whilst in the compost – this means that the top of the compost should be level with the soil surface. Should the weather suddenly turn dry, then always keep the soil just moist around the roots, both now and throughout next year, as this should help to ensure that they get really well established and you can enjoy them for many, many years to come.

Whatever you choose, and I do thoroughly recommend that you take a trip to a good nursery or garden centre before deciding on your shopping list, it is important to make sure that the plants’ root balls are

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If you have an awkwardly shaped room or want more than one-size-fits-all options, then your obvious choice is a custom-made kitchen.

of it, whether chaotic family meals or haute cuisine dinner parties, and will use high quality materials that will stand the test of time. What’s more, you’re guaranteed that it’s one of a kind.

Buying a bespoke kitchen is like asking a tailor to make you a dress. Rather than squeezing into a ready-made garment that’s just like thousands of others, you get a unique and perfectly fitting outfit that makes the most of your best bits and disguises the worst.

It’s attractive, comfortable and, whilst a little more costly (okay, sometimes a lot more costly), it will always look good and should last a lifetime. In kitchen terms, this means that a bespoke commission can cope with wonky walls, strange dimensions and interesting architectural features, will adapt to whatever’s required

Why buy bespoke?

Buy an off-the-peg kitchen and your choices are limited.

Yes, there’ll be a selection of door styles, carcass sizes and, hopefully, several different worktops, but that’s about it. If your wall is a few centimetres longer than the standard run of cupboards, you’ll end up with a gap. It might be called a tray slot or space for a pull-out towel rail, but it’s still a gap. A bespoke kitchen, on the other hand, will be built to the exact dimensions of the room, large or small. You want extra-high base units? You’ve got them, to the millimetre. Extra-deep worktops? No problem. A

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combination of different, perhaps unusual, materials?

Just say the word. With bespoke you can choose the type of timber or the colour of the paint (if you’re having a painted kitchen, you could match the shade to, say, your favourite mug). You can specify any worktop, handle or appliance you like, or even go so far as to have special matching sockets fitted. As managing director and chief designer Andrew Hall, of Woodstock Furniture, says: ‘The beauty of a bespoke kitchen design service is that you will end up with an ergonomic, cohesive and unified space that is completely unique and tailored to your individual needs.’

All in the detail With a bespoke kitchen, no detail is spared. It may be the dovetailing of the drawers or the way veneers are matched so they run perfectly across from one cupboard or drawer to the next. It may be the combination of base and wall cupboards, perhaps with open shelves and free-standing dressers; or it may be the size and shape of the island unit – square, rectangular, curved, stepped or any design you like. Special appliances or cooking utensils can be measured and interiors designed to suit, for the ultimate, ‘everything in its place’ room that combines good looks with functionality.

Working with a designer Before contacting a bespoke

kitchen company, it’s wise to start considering what type of kitchen you want; otherwise, the possibilities could simply be overwhelming. Many people find it helpful to keep a scrapbook of designs they like. That said, an experienced designer will be able to guide you through the maze of choices, asking the right questions about your style and how you use your kitchen in order to reach the best design.

There will be one or more site visits for consultations, planning and measuring up, followed by drawings and costings. Once you have approved these, it will take several weeks or even months for your furniture to be handbuilt and, during this time, you should complete any structural work. Then your units will be fitted by an expert team and

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templates made for worktops and splashbacks – which will then be made to measure.

Finally, there’s likely to be a sign-off visit to finetune any problems and check that you’re happy with the result.

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Tenterden Christmas Market Preview The Biggest and Best Ever!

One of the most eagerly anticipated events of the Kentish festive season - the Tenterden Christmas Market - is set to be biggest, best and most twinkly ever! In a preview announcement, organisers Tenterden Chamber of Commerce have outlined some of the attractions already confirmed for this year’s Christmas Market, which will be held on Saturday, 5th December.

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Visitors will be able to enjoy.......

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• The most dazzling display of Christmas lights the town has ever staged - frosty white lights atop the mature trees flanking the High Street, and more than 100 mini Christmas trees decking the town’s celebrated shops and restaurants.

• Christmas gifts, many unique and handcrafted, from more than 50 stalls.

• Street food from around the world, plus the finest Kentish-produced beers, wines and spirits, and....

• Entertainment for the whole family, including fairground rides, music, dance, and - of course - Santa in his grotto.

Says Tenterden Chamber of Commerce events officer Jonathan Medes: “Tenterden Christmas Market, with its wonderful atmosphere, has become a festive season ‘must’ for people across the county. For the first time, we’ve had to switch the event to a Saturday and extend the hours from 10am until late, and anticipation is building strongly”.

For the latest information on the Tenterden Christmas Market, visit www.tenterdentown. co.uk/Christmas, or Facebook and Twitter key in Tenterden Christmas Market

Listen to Channel Radio on your PC, smartphones, tablets and on internet radio sets. All programmes are available 24/7. Just go to to channelradio.co.uk

In Season: November Fruit Apples Nuts Pears

Vegetables Artichoke Beetroot

Broccoli Brussels sprouts Butternut Squash Cabbage Carrots Cauliflower Celeriac Celery Chard Chicory

RYE BAY FISH

Salts Farm Shop

Shane & Terry Haddon

Salts Farm Shop East Guldeford, Rye, TN31 7PA • Salts Farm Shop Tel: 01797 222 377 / 07854 587 638

Local Hastings Old Town Fishing Family / Mostly Local Fish First Prize Winners with Time & Leisure Magazine

East Guldeford, Rye, TN31 7PA • Large range Tel: 01797 226540 “COOK” frozen Eastof Guldeford, Rye, TN31ready 7PA •• Open Every Day: 8.30am 4.30pm Monday to Saturday www.saltsfarmshop.co.uk Tel: 01797 226540 Tel: of 01797 226540 local free range fresh•• • Large range 9.00am - 4.00pm Sunday www.saltsfarmshop.co.uk 73 NEW ROAD, RYE, EAST SUSSEX 7LS www.saltsfarmshop.co.uk • Lamb from our farm TN31 (when in season•• • • Big selection of local cheeses & local•• • • Range of local wines, beers & ciders •• East Guldeford, Rye, TN31 7PA • Local ice creams & cakes •O Tel: 01797 226540 • Café serving light refreshments (Illy c•

Salts Farm Shop www.saltsfarmshop.co.uk • • • • • • •

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Open 7 days a week

Large range of local free range fresh meat Lamb from our farm (when in season) • Mon to Sat: 9am – 5.30pm Big selection of local cheeses & local dairy• produce Sunday: 10am – 5.00pm Range of local wines, beers & ciders Large range of “COOK” frozen ready meals Large free car park right outside the 17 d Local ice creams & cakes us opposite the Camber turning off th Café serving light refreshments (Illy coffee)

out of Rye towards Folkestone

Open 7 days a week Mon to Sat: 9am – 5.30pm Sunday: 10am – 5.00pm

Large free car park right outside the door, find us opposite the Camber turning off the A259, 1 mile out of Rye towards Folkestone

Kale Kohirabi Leeks Marrow Onions Parsnips Peppers Potatoes Salsify Shallots Swede Sweetcorn

Turnips

Salad Lettuce Purslaine Pak Choi Tomatoes

Fish Brill Clams Grey Mullet

Hake Halibut Lemon Sole Monkfish Mussels Oysters Plaice Sea Bass Scallops Turbot

Meat & Game Beef Duck Goose Grey Squirrel Grouse Guinea Fowl Hare Partridge Pheasant Pork Rabbit

Teal & Mallard Veal Venison Wood Pigeon

Cake and Bake Snickerdoodles

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These classic American cookies are crisp at the edges, chewy in the middle and have a delicious cinnamon sugar coating. Try them warm from the oven with a milkshake or hot chocolate – and if you need an excuse, America is celebrating Thanksgiving this month!

Ingredients:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F / Gas Mark 4. Line 2 large baking sheets with baking paper.

• 115g unsalted butter, softened

2. Place the butter and muscovado sugar in a large bowl and beat with a wooden spoon until creamed. Beat in the maple syrup. Sift over the flour and beat in with the wooden spoon to form a rough dough.

• 100g dark muscovado sugar • 2 tbsp maple syrup • 175g self-raising flour • 1� tbsp granulated sugar • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Makes 16 Ready in 35 minutes, plus cooling

3. Mix together the granulated sugar and cinnamon on a flat plate. Divide and shape the dough into about16 walnutsized balls (keep them roughly shaped – not smooth) and roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar. Place, well spaced, on the prepared baking sheets. Flatten each ball of mixture slightly with your fingertips.

4. Bake in the preheated oven for 13-14 minutes, or until deep golden brown. Remove the baking sheets from the oven and sprinkle any remaining cinnamon sugar over the cookies. Leave on the baking sheets for 10 minutes then transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool.

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Add some chopped pecans or toasted chopped hazelnuts to the cookie dough for a crunchy texture, or top with white or dark chocolate chips just before baking.

Open: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10.30am-4pm Chalkpit Farm Rural Shopping, Bekesbourne, Nr Canterbury CT4 5EU Email: shop@essentiallyhops.co.uk

tel: 01227 830666

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Gibbet Oak Farm Shop Tenterden Growing for the Local Community For Over 30yrs

Tel: 01580 763938 Open 7 Days A Week Mon - Sat 9am - 5.30pm Sunday 10am - 4.30pm

PLUS...

Our Delicious Range of

COOK Ready Meals

including: 4 Meal, 2 Meal & 1 Meal Portions and Desserts All to Compliment our Existing Farm Shop Range of Fresh Produce.

Hampers & Fruit Bowls Made to Order

Our Own Fresh Fruit Available from our Farm Shop at Farm Gate Prices!

Home Grown Cox, Russet, Spartan & Bramley Apples, Conference and Comice Pears NOW TAKING XMAS ORDERS FOR APPLEDORE TURKEYS, GEESE & CAPONS Free Tastings of our Apple and Pear Juices including our delicious new Discovery Apple juice.

Fruit and Veg Grown by us and Locally Fresh Bread Daily Local Cheeses and Dairy Products, Eggs, Potatoes Local Meats, Pies and the full Korkers Sausage Range Frozen Selection of Seafood & Fish, locally sourced Lamb, Beef and Pork Ready Prepared Frozen Fruit & Veg Pears Honey & Honeycomb from our Orchards

2K £1.70 Wild Bird Seed, Nuts & Feeders Cakes, Jams and Marmalades and lots more 10lb bags of apples for birds and horses. Also great for juicing.

Seasoned logs & Coal Now Available Stocking Local Wines & Micro Brewery Beers & Our Own Award Winning Bramleys Gibbet Oak Cider 2K £1.60

Cox 2K £1.70

Fresh Produce at Farm Gate Prices - Local Deliveries to Your Door New Customers Very Welcome!

Find us 1½ miles outside of Tenterden on the Appledore Road (B2080), TN30 7DH

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Bahamas 20

It was only a few weeks ago I found myself on a speedboat in the Caribbean heading towards a little island, as we got closer we could see something in the water swimming towards us, it was the pigs from Pig Island coming out to get fed by the captain.......Yes you heard me, swimming pigs!!

If you’re looking for a little bit of Paradise then you can’t beat the Bahamas, it has been synonymous with glamour for decades and is steeped in British Colonial heritage that exudes an old world charm combined with a vibrant Caribbean ambiance.

We visited this stunning piece of Paradise in September and stayed at two Sandals Resorts, the Sandals Royal Bahamian, royal by name and by nature as it was the famed Balmoral Club of the 1940’s and the Sandals Emerald Bay, a simply luxurious escape within the seclusion of the Exuma Islands If you think you have enjoyed All Inclusive before then you'll totally enjoy a Sandals holiday where everything is included, gourmet dining including lobster, premium brand drinks in all the bars as well as Robert Mondavi wines, unlimited land and water sports and no tipping!

We will offer all readers of The Village Directory £50 off their Sandals holiday just quote TVD1115

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Embrace the spirit of Christmas with one of our fantastic Turkey and Tinsel Breaks! A pleasant break away from it all during the festive period, you and the family can enjoy a taste of Christmas early this year with this great range of 4 night half board winter breaks.

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L i v e Ja z z What’s On

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Fo l k e s t o n e. C T 2 0 3 H L To B o o k C a l l : 0 1 3 0 3 2 7 7 1 7 5 8 30pm Nov 5th £10 ELAINE DELMAR with THE BRIAN DEE TRIO Miss Sophistication of the Jazz World with the legendry pianist & his trio 8 30pm Nov 12th £10 RONNIE SCOTT REMEMBERED - THE LEGACY BAND Musicians that were a big part of the Ronnie Scott bands 8 30pm Nov 19th £12 The World Famous LIANE CARROLL TRIO The One & Only Tues Nov 24th £10 The Giant From The Giants THE RAY GELATO QUARTET Before he starts his annual Christmas season at Scotts Dec 3rd THE MATT WATES SEXTET - £10 Everyone has their CDs --- Now see them live TUES Dec 8th THE CHRISTMAS EVENT with THE COLROSE 7 £12

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Thursday 12th November – Tenterden and District National Trust Association

Tenterden Junior School, Recreation Ground Road. 7pm Annual General Meeting followed by “Knole in the New Era” Steven Dedman Visitors welcome.

Further information 01580 764791.

Thursday 12th & 26th November 9.1511.45.

Ashford Loving Hands. The Cosy

Kettle, Hamstreet.

Come along for as long as you want to knit or crochet for charities. Enjoy good coffee and company. Wool, needles, patterns provided.Feel free to come and see what we’re about.

New members welcome. For more information contact Helen 01233 733408 or visit Ashford Loving Hands on facebook.

Saturday 14th November - Teddy bear sales

Nearly New Sale, Christ Church Hall, Beaver Road, Ashford, TN23 7SR between 1.30-3.30pm. Items for sale include toys, clothes and baby equipment.

For more information contact Sarah Norris at info@ teddybearsales.co.uk

Wednesday 18th November - The Weald of Kent Computer Club will meet in Biddenden New Village Hall at 7.30 pm. This evening there will be a demonstration of what can be done with Advanced Photo Editing software. Annual membership is £10.00. Non-members are welcome £2 a visit. Full details: http://www.wealdofkentcomputerclub. co.uk/Enquiries: secretarywkcc@yahoo.co.uk

Wednesday 25th November (7:15 for 7:30pm) The Biddenden Horticultural Society meets in the

Village Hall for our last event of the year. We start the evening with our AGM followed by the Quiz and Cheese and Wine buffet. Non member tickets £5.50 - available by contacting Irene Orsborne on 01580 291777 or Lesley Lidgett on 01580 291931 before 22nd November.

what’s on

Autumn Concert Sutton Valence Choral Society will perform Samson, Handel’s three act oratorio, considered one of his finest dramatic works. It is interesting that in Handel’s day, Samson was performed even more often than his Messiah.

The Friends of St Mary’s, Orlestone Invite you to join them at their

Christmas Tree Festival In St Mary’s, Orlestone (Hamstreet) On the old A2070, look for the sign.

Sutton Valence Choral Society, with over 90 singers, will be joined by the Beresford Sinfonia and four top-class soloists.

The concert takes place at All Saints’ Church, Mill Street, Maidstone, ME15 6YE on Sunday 22 November at 7.30pm.

Tickets, priced £12, (£6 for under-18s and those in full-time education), are available from choir members, from Music Matters in Week Street, Maidstone, by ringing 01622 843325, or via the website at www.suttonvalencechoral.co.uk

Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th November

Friday 4th December 7.30 pm and Saturday 5th December 3pm and 8pm. Betherdsen WI Pantomime Group Presents Cinderella at

For more information please call

From 10a.m. until 4p.m.

Teas, Coffee and Mince Pies Angela on 01233 732833 or

Bethersden Village Hall Tickets £3.50 each available from the Bethersden post office or by calling 01233 820650

Saturday 5th December CHRISTMAS FOOD FAIR 9.00 am – 12 noon APPLEDORE PARISH

CHURCH TN26 2DB. Seasonal foods, decorations, gifts, knitteds, crafts, preserves and much more produced in the village. Plus the handbell ringers and a visit from Father Christmas. Refreshments available all morning.Admission and parking free.

01233 758285

Pilgrims Hospices Events Christmas Fair Sat 14th November Norton Knatchbull School, Hythe Road, Ashford.

Wendy on 01233 732903 For the 10 year running th

WINTER ARTS FAIR At Historic Godinton House, Ashford, Kent TN23 3BP

27th-29th November 2015 10am-4pm (Free Admission)

• Paintings • Original Prints • Collage • Textiles • Papyrus Book Art • Jewellery (FELT) • Ceramics • Abstract art & Glass Art • SCULPTURE & DOMESTIC WARE (PEWTER)

Tenterden Book Fair Highbury Hall, Highbury Lane, Tenterden, Kent TN30 6LE

28th November

Godinton House, Godinton Lane Ashford, TN23 3BP Tel: 01233 643854 www.godintonhouse.co.uk Charity no. 1002278

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Clubs & Societies Tenterden

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Deep South Line Dancing Club every Tues evening 7.30pm until 9.30pm at St Michaels Village Hall, St. Michaels, Tenterden. We are a small friendly club and welcome new members of all ages though not suitable for beginners. Great music and good exercise with a qualified teacher. Contact Pam on 01580 241389 for further details.

Tenterden Writers’Group We meet every other Monday from 10.30- 12.30 at the London Beach Hotel. We are a friendly bunch and new members, whether experienced writers or complete novices, would be made more than welcome. For details see our website (just google Tenterden Writers) or phone Ken on 01580 201184.

Tenterden Duplicate Bridge Club. Contact Sue Rolles 01797 252753.

Sinden Theatre Contact Homewood School 01580 764222 Ext 284 www.sindentheatre.com St. Michaels Short Mat Bowls Club Tel. 01580 762037 Friday Evenings 7.15pm St. Michaels Village Hall.

Tenterden & District Residents Association - looking after the

interests of locals - Membership Secretary Mike Lyons (01580 765423)

Tenterden National Trust Assoc Ann Stevens 01580 764791

Rotary Club Of Tenterden Chris Northen 01233 851020 www.rotary1120.org/tenterden Tenterden Singers T: Martin Bailey 01233 820322 Rehearsals on Tuesday evenings 8pm in the Music Block of Homewood School. Musical Director: Stephen Pusey Ashford Ramblers www.ashford-ramblers.org.uk T: 01233 668762 The Tenterden Club Church Road, Tenterden T: 01580 762888

Tenterden & District Assn.

Angling & Preservation Paul Locks: 01580 292201 e:plocks578@btinternet.com Tenterden Badminton Club T: 01233 633488 Bowls Club T: 01580 766659 Tenterden Cricket Club T: Mr. J.r. Gillett, 01580 762087 Tenterden Golf Club T: 01580 763987 enquiries@ tenterdengolfclub.co.uk Tenterden Tennis Club T: 01580 762580 Lions Club Of Tenterden David Walshe T: 01580 766162 Homewood Badminton Club Tuesday Evenings At Tenterden Leisure Centre. Contact Doreen Mackey 01580 762965 Free Lipreading Tuition for the hearing impaired; Friday afternoons, Tenterden. Contact Susan 01233 613198 (5 - 7pm) Tenterden & District Horticultural Soc. T: 01580 764505 Tenterden & District Local History Society T: 01233 770082 Tenterden & District Museum Assoc. Tenterden Museum T: 01580 764310 Tenterdenmuseum@yahoo.co.uk

TheWarblers Mr. Tony Singleton T: 01580 753431 www.tonysing.me.uk/mw/ Homewood & District Astronomical Assoc. (Hadas) www.hadastro.org.uk Meets 2nd Thurs of each month, 7.30pm, Homewood School. Martin Frey: 01233 758222 Royal British Legion. 2nd Tuesday of every month (except Jan, Aug & Dec) 7.30pm White Lion Hotel. Call Bill Chantler.

01580 763 266.

Women’s Institute: Tenterden: Mrs S.Dalgarno. 01580 76498

St. Michaels: Mrs B. Watkins 01580 765085 Tenterden Glebe: Ann Hathaway 01580 761525 (Sec) Young Wives: St. Michaels Mrs. J. Coombs 01580 763733 Tenterden and District Twinning Association, (twinned with Avallon, France) Contact Suzanne Tiltman 01233 770777 suzanne.tiltman@gmail.com

Tenterden Day Centre, Church Road, Tenterden. Contact Sally Pettengell 01580 762882 Weald Of Kent Art Group Alison Prall Tel: 01580 240417 Benenden Players www.benendenplayers.co.uk Tenterden Operatic & Dramatic Society Mrs. A. Patrick 01580 241966 www.tods.me.uk Tenterden U3A If you are not in work with time to spare, the U3A offers you leisure activities and an opportunity to meet likeminded people in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere Contact Doreen Healey 01580 765064 E: doreenhealey@hotmail.co.uk Weald U3A - For the dynamic over-50s, there are a wide choice of interest groups. Please see our website www.u3asites. org.uk/weald or contact Roger Berman, 01233 850859, email: rogroger@tiscali.co.uk Tenterden Youth Club Alan Sugden Tel: 01580 765531 St Michaels Village Community Group Meet once a month, please check our website for event information and details of our next meeting www. stmichaelsvillage.com Parkinson’s UK, Ashford Branch.

Meets 1st Wednesday of every month at Godinton Village Hall, Loudon Way, Ashford. For information call Mike Wharrad – 01233 623530 Tenterden Active Retirement Association (TenARA) Nicky Tredway T: 01580 762112 nickytredway@msn.com Teri Witcher 01580 763892 teriwtent@btinternet.com

The Friends of St Mildred’s are thrilled to be able to bring the world famous Chapel Choir of Selwyn College, Cambridge to St Mildred’s Church, Tenterden, on Saturday 21st November at 7:00. Coincidentally, the date for this performance is the evening before St Cecilia’s Day, and Sarah MacDonald, their wonderful director, has written to say they will be presenting a programme dedicated to the Patron Saint of Music and Musicians.

The Chapel Choir consists of up to twentyeight singers, most of who are members of Selwyn or Newnham College plus a few volunteers from other colleges. During the term the choir sings three services per week in the College Chapel as well as concerts and services throughout the UK. Recent venues have included Westminster Abbey, Ely, Norwich, St Paul’s and Durham Cathedrals, St George’s Chapel Windsor and St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh. The Choir has recently returned from a tour to the Pacific Northwest of America. Now they will have to add a visit to the Weald of Kent to their list.

Their repertoire ranges from the tenth to the twenty-first century and as well as bringing to us pieces by Howells, Purcell and Britten, Selwyn Choir has developed a niche in living composers and will share beautiful,recently composed music with us. As written of them in the International Record Review, “There is an exuberance about their singing which evinces real enjoyment and a commitment to their music”. St Cecilia will have a great day in the Weald.

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THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND IN TENTERDEN The church choirs of St Michael’s, Tenterden, and St Mildred’s, Tenterden, are now recruiting new members of all ages!

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Tenterden Spiritualist Centre - Highbury Hall. PILATES. Tenterden Mondays 9.30am, Wednesdays Highbury Lane. TN30 6LE, every Sat evening, from 9.00am. Mixed ability classes. Body Control 6.30pm all are welcomed. Contact David Burgess Qualified Instructor. Contact Liz 07958 708874 or 01233 756127 davidburgess127@btinternet.com email: lizsims.pilates@gmail.com Tenterden & District National Trust Association Membership: Ann Stevens 01580 764791 Tenterden Ukulele Club. Open to all ages and Rye Bowls Club levels. Contact Darren 07718 134 404.

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Once inspired, yourself dcollins40@hotmail.co.uk Contact Club Captain Rosemarie Crouch Tel. 01424 onto our Tenterden Over Fifties Singing 814453 Every Wednesday afternoon 2pm - 3.30pm Inner Wheel of Rye and Winchelsea Meetings and “Hands on” Christmas term time St. Andrews Church Hall, Ashford Rd. Membership 01797 224718 Tenterden...just at top of Turners Ave. Just FUN Rye and DistrictWorkshops U3A We meet monthly on the third singing for all. First visit is free to see how you enjoy Monday of every month at 2pm at Rye Community and take home your creation it. Contact us on 01233 750585 Centre. We have 27 different interest groups Email: celia@livinglively.org.uk Tue 1st 11am-midday meeting at differentDec times throughout the month Tenterden Cycling Club Wed 2nd Dec suggestions 2-3pm and are always open to new and ideas.

For Tenterden & St Michaels & surrounding areas. New members Thurs 3rd Dec 6-7pmand join us to welcome - come Suitable for all abilities. Contact Ian McCormick Dec 11am-midday £5 cost share a rangeFri of4th educational, creative and leisure by email or text, email preferred TN30CC - Cycling person booking required For per more information visit our website book in advance activities. £25 Club. Email: tn30cc@sky.com, T/txt, 07724 141115. on www.u3asites.org.uk/rye or telephone Sheila on free raffle Check us out here: www.tn30cc.blogspot.co.uk 01797 224339 or June on 01797 226380 Tenterden Bowls Club Recreation Ground Road. www.hopsandflowers.co.uk Come join our 100 yr old outdoor club in Tenterden. Rye Harbour Sailing Club membership is open to Farm, Bekesbourne, Canterbury CT4 5EU Fresh air, gentle exercise, good company, new Chalkpit everyone who is interested in cruiser or dinghy friends, good fun for 8 to 80+ year olds.

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First off, a decent face mask is a must. Origins Original Skin Retexturizing Mask, £23, is a good choice. Rose clay penetrates your pores for a really deep clean, while Canadian willowherb helps to give you your ‘glow’ back. When you wash the mask off, jojoba beads gently exfoliate your skin.

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Combining hydrophilic and hydrophobic silica particles, the mask smoothes skin and gives a brighter appearance in minutes, with results lasting up to 24 hours. In a clinical trial, 95% of users reported a reduction in fine lines and wrinkles. I certainly noticed a difference after using it – my skin felt softer, tighter and less puffy. A box of 10 applications costs £79, so it isn’t cheap, but it’s worth having on hand for special occasions.

I do love a good multi-tasker, and cocoa butter certainly meets that job description.

You can use it for everything from smoothing split ends to soothing eczema; it’s particularly good as a body butter.

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When it comes to your hair, try a hair mask by Italian brand Green Energy Organics. There are several different masks available, all priced at £15.50 and available from www.millabaci.com.

La Recolte des Fleur D’Orange, for example, is a powerful blend of fatty acids and fruit extracts, including orange flower, pomegranate, rose, chamomile and grape. It’s specially formulated to give a real boost to coloured, damaged or lacklustre hair. You only need to leave the mask on for 10 minutes, but for best results sit back and relax for at least an hour.

In need of a restful night’s sleep? Lavender has been used to help people to drift off for centuries. Add it to Epsom salts and you have a combination that eases aches and pains, exfoliates your skin and improves sleep. (I did mention that I love a good multi-tasker didn’t I?) Dr Teal’s Soothe and Sleep could well become your all-time favourite bath product, and as it’s available from George Home at ASDA, you can pick it up with your grocery shopping.

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PUZZLE ANSWERS Word Ladder: ARMY arms aims dims dams dame name nave NAVY

Sudoku:

Coverage 56,400 via Royal Mail

Crossword:

Kid’s Corner: Animal match-up: Sheep - lamb cat - kitten dog - puppy pig - piglet cow - calf

goose - gosling horse - foal duck - duckling goat - kid chicken - chick

The three animals in the grid are... pig, cow & goat.

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